James W O'brien Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNorth Andover, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3528495 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$737K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$22.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Charitable purposes | $255,575 |
| Boston College High School | Boston, MA | Charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| St Mary's High School | Lynn, MA | Charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| Lynn English High School | Lynn, MA | Charitable purposes | $61,849 |
| Girls Inc of Lynn | Lynn, MA | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Lawrence, MA | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Augustinian Fund | Villanova, PA | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Suffolk University Law School | Boston, MA | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law | Villanova, PA | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| St Michael's Parish Today's Masses | North Andover, MA | Charitable purposes | $5,006 |
| Front Door Agency | Nashua, NH | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Nashua Children's Home | Nashua, NH | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Nashua | Nashua, NH | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lynn | Lynn, MA | Charitable purposes | $4,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Merrimack Valley | Metheun, MA | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council | Orleans, MA | Charitable purposes | $2,300 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Organizations | Various, MA | Charitable purposes | $165,038 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $736,730 | 18 |
| 2023 | $740,953 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101468
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3528495
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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